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Judith Ludwic, Immigration Lawyer

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i was j1 student i applied tourist visa then i got b2 visa

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i was j1 student i applied tourist visa then i got b2 visa they gave to me 3 months visa but sent to me new I-94 form that time can i go my country ? if yes what should i do? and can i apply one more time extend my b2 visa like 5 years?

Hello,my name is Judith. Thank you for this opportunity to answer your questions.I am not real clear on the facts.Did you get your B2 visa stamp back in your home country?When did you get your I-94 - when you entered the US?As you asking for permission to stay 5 years in the US?

I still am not clear.A visa is a stamp you get in your passport at the US embassy to come into the US.Did you get a visa stamp?Or did you file for a change of status from J1 to B2 here in the US and get a change of status to B2 with a new I-94?

You are only allowed a maximum 6 months on the B2 from a change of status.When you applied, USCIS felt you could do the tourist things you wanted to do in 3 months time. You can apply for an extension on form I-539, but they will deny you.